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N554 YAB

1995 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,011 mi
Last recorded1,011 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover Mini51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 YAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 1,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 969 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2025 506 miles

under side corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 398 miles

under side rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2022 375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing marked yellow ) lower Bellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow ) floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow ) lower Bellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow ) floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 172 miles

Front inner steering joint bushes perrished

Front tyres nearing legal limit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 172 miles

Front inner steering joint bushes perrished

Front tyres nearing legal limit

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,221 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,884 miles

offside and nearside knuckle joint rubbers in poor condition

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

steering top column bush worn close to limit

Fail 23 Jun 2014 85,884 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside knuckle joint rubbers in poor condition

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

steering top column bush worn close to limit

Pass 3 May 2013 95,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,619 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,318 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 95,317 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front suspension bump stops missing

front brake discs in poor condition

front suspension very low

n/s visual telltale not working but flasher unit is loud enough to be used as an audible telltale

some corrosion to both front floors

Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,983 miles

advise corrosion to boot floor advise n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded. advise corrossion to n/s/f inner wing around top shock absorber mount. advise corrosion to n/s outer sill. advise low effert on n/s/r handbrake.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,691 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 92,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 11 Feb 2006 90,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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N554 YAB is a 1995 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 51,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N554 YAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 31 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N554 YAB is a 1995 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 December 1995.

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